Charles J. Markey

Charles J. Markey obituary, Middle Village, NY

Charles J. Markey

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Feb

19

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Papavero Funeral Home

72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378

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Feb

19

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Papavero Funeral Home

72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378

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Feb

20

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Papavero Funeral Home

72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378

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Feb

20

Interment

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Lutheran All-Faiths Cemetery

67-29 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village, NY 11379

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Charles Markey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Papavero Funeral Home - Maspeth on Feb. 14, 2026.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret M. Markey, loving father of Charles J. Markey, Jr., Margaret M. Markey and John P. Markey, father-in-law of B.J. and Endira, cherished grandfather of Camila Jean and grand-dog, Gretel, dear brother of Jennette (Jim) McWalters, Dorothy (Bob) Hickey, Carol (Pat) Gorman, Peter (Kristin) Markey, and James (Carolyn) Markey, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. Markey served as justice of the New York State Supreme Court, 11th Judicial District in Queens County, New York from 2006-2012. He was also a United States Air Force Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Markey was formerly a member of the board of directors of Polonians Organized to Minister to Our Community, a past grand-knight of the Cardinal Spellman Council of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Kowalinski Post of the Polish Legion of American Veterans and the Queens Memorial Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, the New York State and Queens County Bar Associations, the United Nations Association, and Veterans for Peace.

In Lieu of Flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to:

Maspeth Town Hall

-or-
Hour Children

Visitation:
Thursday, February 19, 2026
2-5 & 7-9 PM
Papavero Funeral Home
72-27 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
Tel: (718)651-3535

Funeral Service:
Friday, February 20, 2026
10 AM - 12:30 PM
Papavero Funeral Home
72-27 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
Tel: (718)651-3535

Interment:
Lutheran All-Faiths Cemetery
67-29 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
Tel: (718)821-1750

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Upcoming Events

Feb

19

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Papavero Funeral Home

72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

19

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Papavero Funeral Home

72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

20

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Papavero Funeral Home

72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

20

Interment

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Lutheran All-Faiths Cemetery

67-29 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village, NY 11379

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.